Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications New forms of media are exploding around us – the Internet, social networking, blogs, video games, and smartphone apps are emerging and evolving alongside traditional media like film, television, radio, and publishing. The arts, audio/video technology, and communications sector consists of jobs that exhibit or produce media content in areas such as the visual and performing arts, design (interior, fashion, and graphic), broadcasting, film, journalism, and print. Jobs include actors, dancers, musicians, reporters, writers, photographers, artists, audio/video technicians, producers, and directors. Moving forward, new forms of media and their demand for content will drive employment in this sector.
For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English and communications, along with active listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • • • •
Digital Media English Journalism Theater
Sources: O*Net 2013, Arizona Programs of Study 2013, and Tech Prep 2011
Occupation
Annual Entry-Level Wage Range
Typical Training Required
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians $21,970 - $27,240
Postsecondary Vocational Award
Graphic Designers
$29,920 - $34,880
Bachelor’s Degree**
Photographers
$17,530 - $20,380
On-the-Job or Community College Training
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012
Program DESIGN Alteration Specialist Apparel Construction Costume Design and Production Costuming Fashion Design Fashion Design Level I Fashion Design Level II Fashion Illustration Interior Design Interior Design: Advanced Interior Design: Professional Level Interior Merchandising Pattern Design Level I Pattern Design Level II Textile and Apparel: Designer Textile and Apparel: Fashion Stylist
**For students seeking a bachelor’s degree, the Maricopa Community Colleges offer courses that transfer to all three of Arizona’s public universities.
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College/Skill Center
Program Design, continued Textile and Apparel: Knitwear Specialist Textile and Apparel: Pattern I Textile and Apparel: Pattern II
Mesa n Mesa n Mesa n
MERCHANDISING Fashion Merchandising Fashion Merchandising and Design Image Consultant
Phoenix s n Mesa s Mesa n
PERFORMING ARTS Audio Production Technologies Beginning Piano Pedagogy Dance Technology Intermediate Piano Pedagogy
Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale s n Mesa, Scottsdale n Scottsdale s n Mesa, Scottsdale n
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